Obama Supports Russia's Effort to Join WTO

DEAUVILLE, France—The Obama administration believes Russia can resolve the remaining issues, primarily Georgia's concerns, and achieve accession to the World Trade Organization, U.S. officials said Thursday.

"The way the U.S. government sees it, this is an issue that could be done this year," said Michael McFaul, the senior director for Russian and Eurasian affairs at the U.S. National Security Council. Mr. McFaul said there are "no fundamental issues" that the U.S. believes will force the issue to...